Alcoholism: Phases Or Stages

Alcoholism: Phases Or Stages

If an individual has perceptions and attitudes consistent with those that addicts typically display, alcohol addiction can actually start before the alcohol consumption gets started.

Alcoholism Stage 2: First Use

Stage two can include the experimental usage of alcohol, periodic use, or periodic binge alcohol consumption (i.e., once or twice a year). Initial use of alcohol may not be a problem for the user or those persons who are close to the user. Occasional alcohol consumption may well create troubles while the user is intoxicated or the following day, he or she hasn't reached the stage of dependence.

Alcoholism Stage 3: High Risk Use

High risk refers to an abundance of alcohol consumption, and poor choices made when under the influence. At this stage, the pattern and frequency of alcohol abuse is significant enough to be hazardous for the drinker and those people around them.

Alcoholism Stage 4: Problematic Use

When the adverse consequences of drinking becomes evident, problematic usage of alcohol happens. Physical health concerns become issues, including impaired liver function and/or STDs (sexual transmitted diseases). DUI (driving drunk) charges may occur, and/or other legal issues relating to drinking to excess and making bad choices. Friends and family notice there is a problem.

Alcoholism Stage 5: Early Stage of Dependence

The early stage of alcohol dependence is characterized by obvious issues. At this point, alcohol rehab is most effective.

Alcoholism Stage 6: Middle Stage of Dependency

During the middle stage of alcoholism, harmful consequences begin to intensify. The user loses his or her job due to too many skipped days at work. Alcohol-induced fights end relationships. The consequences of the adverse consequences of alcoholism become irreversible.

Alcoholism Stage 7: Crisis Stage of Dependency

Serious health concerns become issues. This stage frequently results in alcohol-related deaths for the users if they do not enter alcohol rehab.

Stage two can include the experimental use of alcohol, irregular usage, or periodic binge alcohol consumption (i.e., once or twice a year). First usage of alcohol may well not yet be a concern for the user or those people who are close to the user. Problematic usage of alcohol happens when the harmful consequences of alcohol consumption becomes obvious. The early stage of alcohol addiction is characterized by obvious problems. At this point, alcohol rehab is most effective.